South Dakota Weekly Hay Summary

All prices per ton, unless noted, FOB the stack.

   Compared to last week:  Alfalfa hay and grass hay remain firm.  Good
demand for all types and qualities of hay and bedding.  Very good demand
still exists for high feed value alfalfa, supplies of that type of hay
is limited.  Much more plentiful supply of lower feed value hay as it
was so difficult this haying season to make high quality hay.  Still
good demand from out of state hay buyers.  Snow cover on the ground is
increasing the need for supplemental feeding of beef cows across the
state, along with below zero temps and high winds this week.  All hay and
straw sold by the ton FOB, unless otherwise noted.

   Alfalfa:  Premium:  Large Squares, 260.00; Small Squares, 6.00 per
bale.  Good:  Large Squares, 225.00-235.00; Large Rounds, 150.00, 200.00
delivered.  Fair:  Large Squares, 180.00; Large Rounds, 120.00-150.00.
Utility:  Large Rounds and Squares, 120.00-130.00.

   Sun-cured Alfalfa pellets:  15 pct 220.00; 17 pct 225.00.  Alfalfa
Meal: 17 pct 230.00.

   Grass:  Premium:  Small Squares, 6.00 per bale; Large Squares, 160.00.
Good:  Large Squares, 110.00 Western SD; Large Rounds, 120.00-140.00.  

Fair:  Large Rounds, 110.00-120.00.

   Alfalfa/Grass Mix:  Premium:  Small Squares, 7.00 per bale, 252.50 per
ton.  Good:  Large Squares, 175.00; Large Rounds, 140.00.  Fair:  Large
Rounds, 125.00.

   Straw:  Large Squares, 60.00 per bale.  Small Squares, 5.50 per bale.

   Corn Stalks:  Large Rounds, 50.00-60.00 per bale.

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